192 pages • first pub 1397 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140440928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 November 1959
Description
A New Year's feast at King Arthur's court is interrupted by the appearance of a gigantic Green Knight, resplendent on horseback. He challenges any one of Arthur's men to behead him, provided that if he survives he can return the blow a year later....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,964 reviews
Moods
mysterious 43%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
tense 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Death
192 pages • first pub 1397 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140440928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 November 1959
Description
A New Year's feast at King Arthur's court is interrupted by the appearance of a gigantic Green Knight, resplendent on horseback. He challenges any one of Arthur's men to behead him, provided that if he survives he can return the blow a year later....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,964 reviews
Moods
mysterious 43%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
tense 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Death